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Wednesday 4 June 2014

Selecting Products From An Online Gluten Free Bakery

By Nora Jennings


Discovering that you are gluten intolerant is often daunting. You may feel depressed about having to give up certain foods and battle to make the necessary changes to your diet. An online gluten free bakery can help to make this transition less difficult. The variety of high quality, delicious products available from such bakeries is growing all the time and placing an order is easy.

Bread is the staple of many diets and its wonderful elasticity and texture comes from a substance called gluten. Unfortunately, some individuals are intolerant of this substance. It can cause damage to their small intestine making it impossible for their bodies to absorb nutrients the way they should. If the problem is ignored, the consequences can be severe.

Some of the grains that cause this severe reaction are wheat, rye, barley and oats. Unfortunately, many of the products we eat today are made with these grains. However, alternatives have been found that can provide good substitutes. Potatoes, rice, tapioca and sorghum are just some of the grains and starches used by bakeries.

People often feel very deprived if they have to give up bread. Fortunately, many different types of bread are available from these bakeries, from loaves made from tapioca to flax seed loaves high in fiber. A high fiber loaf made with sorghum, millet and teff flours is a wholesome alternative to one made with wheat. Breads can be bought individually but they can also be bought in cases and stored in a freezer for several months.

People who have to change their diet to eat this way often miss the great texture and flavors of the foods they used to eat. However, with the advent of many online bakeries offering quality products, it is much easier than before to avoid feeling deprived. Moist brownies and muffins, delicious cupcakes and chocolate chip cookies are just some of the sweet treats on offer. There are also cake mixes, desserts and even hamburger buns and pizzas available.

You do need to watch out for hidden fats, sugars and sodium in some of these products, as they may be added to combat any loss of flavor and texture. This is why, whether you are selecting foods from a supermarket or a bakery, it is extremely important to check labels to see what ingredients have been used. When you read the label you may be surprised to find that a product you think is acceptable contains wheat as a thickener.

You need to make sure when purchasing such products online, that the bakery is a reputable one with a good track record. Many of these bakeries have their products tested to make sure that they are acceptable for people who suffer from intolerance. One way to find out more about a particular store is to read customer testimonials.

Some of the products are shipped fresh, depending on the destination and type of product ordered. Others are shipped frozen and can be stored in a freezer for a few months. The option of shopping online for such products gives you access to a range of high quality, tasty alternatives. You will never have to feel deprived again with all the tasty, delicious choices available to you at a few clicks of a button.




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